At HARTMANN, we’re all in to help, care, protect and grow. We support healthcare professionals, that they can focus on what really matters: to positively impact people’s life. We realize solutions that make a difference. And with your commitment you can grow on your job every day. At HARTMANN we believe in the difference you can make.Join our team as aGlobal Category Manager – Direct ProcurementAs a Integral Category Manager – Direct Procurement, you will work closely with teams in a multicultural and cross-functional environment across several countries and interact with a wide variety of stakeholders – from Supply Chain technicians and managers to R&D colleagues and Plant Managers. Navigating these different perspectives and communication styles is a central element of success in this position, so a strong level of intercultural competence and stakeholder empathy is essential.The role requires a balanced tactical and strategic mindset. Packaging is a highly dynamic and operationally driven category, requiring a high degree of proactiveness and responsiveness to day-to-day supply topics. At the same time, the role must maintain a clear strategic direction: driving category strategies, cost optimization initiatives, and long-term sourcing decisions.Therefore, in this role, you will collaborate with teams across multiple countries and functions - from Supply Chain and R&D to Plant Management - navigating diverse perspectives and driving alignment.You will take ownership of a dynamic, operationally critical category, ensure day-to-day supply reliability while shaping its long-term strategic direction.Responsibilities- Lead Procurement and Supplier Management of category under Packaging, as part of Direct Procurement.- Engage with HARTMANN’s division stakeholders on demand and requirements (including CRs)



to define and set requirements for suppliers.- Ensure direct material KPIs are in place to measure and optimize the performance of the Inco categories’ direct material procurement network and sourcing figures.- Ensure procurement target achievement for the category, including total sourcing costs.- Define, implement, and execute the category strategy.- Define, implement, and execute strategic sourcing, VAT, design-to-cost, and TCO projects.- Perform Supplier Management (phase‑in, evaluate, classify, develop, and phase‑out suppliers).- Conduct procurement market research and bring supplier innovations.- Perform risk management (material and suppliers).- Ensure negotiation and contract award processes involving relevant stakeholders.- Ensure all SOPs, work instructions, guidelines, and legal requirements are followed, with additional focus on Master Data and documentation.Requirements- University degree in Business Administration with purchasing/procurement releases. Preferably Master Engineering.- Experience in a similar position.- Negotiation Skills- Fluency in English- Multinational company in constant evolution, with more than 200 years of history.- Permanent contract.- We offer flexible hours, a hybrid teleworking model, and an intensive workday on Fridays.- Flexible remuneration with the possibility of taking out health insurance with special prices and coverage, childcare and training tickets.- Health Insurance.- Language classes.- Employee store: HARTMANN products with discounts.- HARTMANN Benefits Club: offers and discounts on leisure, travel, fashion, etc.- Private parking for your car or bicycle.- Fresh fruit in the office for a healthy diet.- Possibility of receiving your online purchases at your office.- We remember you and your loved ones with details in special moments (weddings, births, anniversaries in the company...).Department: ProcurementDesign a career focused on healthcare customers, fit for the future and grounded in a culture of trust and openness. Apply now through our online platform.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Global Category Manager (Barcelona)
🏢 Ivf Hartmann Holding
📍 Barcelona